PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Holy Cross men's soccer captured the program's first-ever win over Brown with a 1-0 victory in overtime. Rory Birse netted his second career goal in the 94^th minute to take down the Bears.
 
Brown held an 8-5 shot advantage in the first half while Nick Conklu recorded his first collegiate start. The junior made two saves in the opening half.
 
Conklu and the Crusaders' defense held strong in the second half, with three saves. Holy Cross' offense tallied three shots on goal of their own.
 
Each team recorded one shot on goal in the overtime period before Birse turned on a ball in the box and fired off a quick low shot to the far post for the win.
 
Koolman on the Game:
"I thought today we bounced back from the weekend with a performance that was filled with fight and commitment. The energy that the team collectively showed was that they don't give up and it was an entire team performance."
 
Notes & Numbers

• The Bears outshot the Crusaders, 17-13.
• Nick Conklu earned his first collegiate shutout and win in his first start.
• Conklu recorded six saves.
• The clean sheet marks the Crusaders' second of the year.  

 
Up next
The Crusaders travel to Loyola on Oct. 26 for a 3:00 p.m. kick off.